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B21 VKH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,245 mi
Last recorded157,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 VKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2024 157,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 156,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 156,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 155,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 155,223 miles

underbody is covered in underseal

Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,286 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis very dirty hard to assess condition

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B21 VKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B21 VKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B21 VKH registered?

B21 VKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1984.

Is B21 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 VKH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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